Senior Fundraising Events Officer 30,000 to 34,000 per year Hybrid (home based with two days a week in Hampshire)Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a national health charity to recruit a Senior Fundraising Events Officer to join its growing fundraising team. The organisation supports people affected by long-term health conditions across the UK, helping them live better and more independent lives.As a Senior Fundraising Events Officer, you will be part of a supportive and forward-looking fundraising team that has seen strong year-on-year growth in events income. The programme is well organised and performing well, but there''s plenty of scope to test new ideas, refresh supporter journeys and build on recent success.Reporting to the Challenge Events Fundraising Manager, you will deliver a varied calendar of charity-place runs and virtual challenges, including the London Landmarks, Great North and Cardiff Half Marathons. You''ll manage budgets, logistics and marketing, work with suppliers, and ensure every participant has a positive, well-supported experience.You will also line-manage and mentor a junior team member, helping to develop their skills and keep the team''s delivery standards high.Main responsibilitiesLead the planning, management and delivery of a programme of fundraising and challenge events throughout the year.Oversee event budgets, monitoring costs and ensuring income targets are achieved.Line manage, coach and support a Fundraising Assist